Traveler's Guide to Miami International Airport: Services & Amenities and Parking Options & Rates

The Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports not only in the U.S, but also worldwide. There are more than 80 airlines that take off from the airport and connect to over 150 domestic and international destinations. The airport is around 15 kilometer from the city center.

You will get a variety of services at the airport. There are a number of fast food and beverages joints such as Pizza Hut, Burger King, Subway, numerous Starbucks Cafes, and several other snacks bars as well as a cocktail lounge. You can also shop around at the branded apparel stores, jewelry shop, gift shops and those selling accessories and healthcare products that allow duty free shopping.

There are also other amenities at the Miami airport that includes ATMs of leading banks, beauty salon and a spa, art gallery, swimming pool and a gym. There is also a games parlor and a kids zone for provide additional entertainment to guests.

The airport parking system is very systematic and there are a number of options such as long-term and short-term parking, economy parking as well as valet parking. The valet parking is offered for a maximum of 20 days at the rate of $18. Short-term parking rates are $2.50 for every half an hour.

Vehicles can be parked for a maximum period of 60 days for long-term parking and cost $15 per day for a standard-sized vehicle. The economy parking at the 45th avenue costs only $8 per day and shuttle service is available to reach the airport terminal. Discounted coupons are also available online and there is special parking lot for the disabled.